How old does a child have to be to say who they want to live with?

Alabama does not have an election law age where a child can choose which whom they want to live. The older they are, the more persuasive their...

Since your ex has filed for emergency custody and there is an active pending case, it is best advised that you hire an attorney as soon as possible...

If my ex withholds my child from me and I decide to give up my parental rights, would I still have to pay child support?

You cannot just terminate your parental duties just because your ex is withholding your child. The remedy for that violation is to file a contempt...

How can I get the back child support owed to me?

If he is in some sort of work release program, you may be able to withhold something from those wages.

Do I need an attny to ask the courts to terminate ex wife's parental rights? How do I keep her from contacting my son?

I do believe that you do meet a lot of the factors for a termination of parental rights. However, these are difficult cases, and you WILL need a...

It is not a crime to not see your kid, so no he cannot be charged.

In alabama can i take my child on vacay without ex husband's permission

Best practice would be to go on a weekend that falls on your weekend. Although going out of state for vacation is probably not a big deal,...

Impossible decision

If you think that the judge made the wrong decision in your case, you appeal and let the appeals court tell that judge, "hey, you were wrong and...

Do i have to return my daughter back to her mother after she has visited with me for the weekend in i am concerned for her safey

If your ex complied with the Alabama Relocation statute, if you do not FILE an objection to the relocation within 30 days of receiving the mail,...

What kind of changes can I make to my custody agreement as far as meeting point or visitation dates after a relocation?

Since you are relocating more than 60 miles away from your current residence, by law you have to give the opposing party 45 day notice via...